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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · 7d

Team 🇩🇪 in New England:
Yesterday we met with partners in the region for a strategy session to coordinate about 🇩🇪’s foreign policy priorities - security, freedom, and prosperity - in our daily work. We also discussed upcoming big events in the region, including the World Cup and SailBoston.

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · 17d

The German Consulate Boston wishes the Jewish community in New England a happy and healthy new year!

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Aug 11

Great to meet New England Patriots alumni from Germany Sebastian Vollmer and Markus Kuhn at the Patriots’ “Football & Freunde” event this past weekend!

The event highlighted German culture and German players’ contributions to the team throughout the years.

Go Pats! 🏈

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jul 30

There are many beautiful villages in the Alps, but one is truly above the rest: Oberstdorf. (Props if you get the pun 😉)

Located deep in the Alps, Oberstdorf is Germany’s southernmost city. Whether in summer or winter, there are many ways to experience the wealth of natural scenery in the area.

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jul 14

Want to gaze into the galaxy?

Do it in Germany! Located only 40 miles away from Berlin, Westhavelland Nature Park was designated as Germany’s first Dark Sky Reserve in 2014. Due to the lack of light pollution, the Milky Way is visible with the naked eye.

German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jul 9

📢STUDY AND CONDUCT RESEARCH IN 🇩🇪: FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES NOW LIVE! 📢

The DAAD USA offers a wide range of programs for the 2026/2027 academic year for international students, doctoral candidates and early career researchers.

Check them out here: www2.daad.de/deutschland/...

German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jul 2

The 2025 UEFA Women’s Championship begins today in🇨🇭and naturally, we’re rooting for Team 🇩🇪!

The team has won the EURO trophy 8 times and most recently came in 2nd place at the 2022 tournament.

Want to catch the first match of Team 🇩🇪? They’ll be playing against 🇵🇱 on July 4 at 3pm Eastern time.

German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jul 1

Apply now for the German federal parliament’s International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS), which offers young college graduates the chance to gain first-hand experience of Germany's system of parliamentary government!

Deadline: 7/31/25.
Learn more: www.germany.info/us-en/welcom...

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jun 30

Last week we celebrated Jörg Süßenbach, who is leaving his post as Director of the Goethe-Institut Boston after 4 years and returning to Germany.

Thank you Jörg, for your friendship and partnership, and alles Gute! -SK

German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jun 24

Nowadays, the Reichstag building in Berlin is the seat of Germany’s parliament and one of the top tourist attractions of the city.

On this date in 1995, the Reichstag looked very different. In this video, more about the building’s role in an artwork that helped to define modern reunified Germany.

German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jun 17

Each year, naval officers from 63 countries study at the US Naval War College in Newport, RI.

CG Kreibich was honored to attend this year’s commencement ceremony.

Congratulations to Capt. Olliver Pfennig, German Navy, on your degree and thank you for serving as President of NWC Class of 2025!

German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jun 14

Even though Boston had its 13th consecutive weekend of rain, today there were rainbows all around 🌈

Together with colleagues from 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇵🇹🇮🇪🇬🇧🇳🇱 the German Consualte Boston was proud to march in this year’s Boston Pride Parade under the banner of Diplomats for Equality 🏳️‍🌈.

#pride #bostonpride #lgbtq

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jun 7

⛈ Sturm is storming back to Boston! ⛈

Congratulations to 🇩🇪 Marco Sturm on being named head coach of the Boston Bruins! 🐻🏒

As part of his 25 year NHL career, Sturm played for the Boston Bruins between 2005 and 2010.

Welcome back to Boston, Marco! Schön, dass Du wieder da bist!

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jun 4

Meet Germany’s new foreign minister: Dr. Johann Wadephul!

© Bundesregierung

@aussenminister.diplo.de
#germany #wadephul

German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Jun 3

This weekend, we celebrated Monika Dane, who is retiring after working at the Consulate for 53 years.

Throughout her career, Monika assisted clients with Wiedergutmachung, restitution from the German state provided to Holocaust survivors.

Thank you, Monika, for your decades of service!

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · May 30

Great visit earlier this week to Nashoba Regional HS where CG Kreibich spoke with 100+ students about the role of remembrance culture in modern German culture and politics.

Thanks to the students for your thoughtful questions, and to Frau van Toorn for the invitation and delicious tart!

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · May 27

Last week a delegation of government, science, and business leaders from the 🇩🇪 state of Thuringia, led by State Premier Mario Voigt, visited CT and MA.

Under the motto “Inspire. Connect. Engage.” the delegation met with reps. of New England’s advanced manufacturing, biotech, and academic sectors.

German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · May 22

Great to welcome the Munich Center for Machine Learning to Boston for an insightful discussion about AI research!

Munich Center for Machine Learning @munichcenterml.bsky.social · May 22

🇺🇲 🇩🇪 On our third day, we went to #Boston and had a panel discussion and reception at the Goethe-Institut about the “Future of Interdisciplinary and Transatlantic AI Research”.

Reposted by German Consulate General BOS

Jens Hanefeld @germanambusa.bsky.social · May 22

I am deeply shocked and outraged by the murder of two Israeli Embassy staff in #Washington. I condemn this antisemitic act of terror. We stand with our colleagues at the Israeli Embassy, and our thoughts are with the families of the victims.

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · May 6

Germany has a new government! 🏛️⚖️

After elections in February, the new government of CDU/CSU and SPD was sworn in today, and Friedrich Merz was officially elected as the new Federal Chancellor after a second round of voting.

Let's take a look at some of the faces in the new government.

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Apr 30

New name, new rules! 🗓️ Starting May 1, Germany's updated naming laws make it easier for families to choose surnames and children's names. Here's what you need to know!

#germany #namensrecht #namenserklärung #naminglaws

German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Apr 25

Germany is a top destination for international researchers, thanks to top-ranking institutions in cutting-edge fields and ample funding opportunities.

Learn more about opportunities for international researchers in Germany here: ow.ly/LrUN50VAOML

#WorkAbroad #StudyAbroad

German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Apr 23

Today is #WorldBookDay. Did you know that 🇩🇪 hosts the largest book trade fair in the world every year?

Every October, the publishing and creative worlds meet in Frankfurt, 🇩🇪 for the Frankfurter Buchmesse, a trade fair to share ideas, highlight recent publications, and make publishing deals.

German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Apr 17

Yom HaShoah — Boston’s Community Holocaust Commemoration

Join the Greater Boston community in remembering, reflecting, and ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust and history echo through the generations.

More Info and Registration: www.tfaforms.com/5169751

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German Consulate General BOS @germanyinboston.bsky.social · Apr 16

Have you ever seen an Easter egg tree? 🤔

In 🇩🇪, decorating trees with colorful Easter eggs is a centuries-old springtime tradition. A decorated tree is known as an “Ostereierbaum.”

A particularly famous Ostereierbaum stood in Saalfeld, 🇩🇪 until 2015 and at its peak held over 10,000 eggs.